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Protein structures aren't set in stone
Study on plant enzyme shows that proteins can change their structural arrangement with surprising ease.
August 26, 2022 Read more
A cellular engineering breakthrough: High-yield CRISPR without viral vectors
Scientists develop a new approach that produces enough cells for therapeutic applications.
August 25, 2022 Read more
New granular hydrogel bioink could expand possibilities for tissue bioprinting
Researchers have developed a novel nanoengineered granular hydrogel bioink that makes use of self-assembling nanoparticles and hydrogel microparticles, or microgels, to achieve previously unattained levels of porosity, shape fidelity and cell integration.
August 25, 2022 Read more
Scientists develop new technique to reveal the hidden genome
Thousands of short RNA sequences that code for microproteins and peptides have been identified, opening new avenues for disease research and drug development.
August 25, 2022 Read more
New platform speeds up design of lipid nanoparticles for gene medicine delivery
A new platform shows promise in the sped up design of lipid nanoparticles to deliver treatments that prevent viral infections.
August 24, 2022 Read more
Next generation patient avatars: Expanding the possibilities with MicroOrganospheres
Scientists devise novel methods in their microfluidic technology to produce optimized platforms for tissue and disease modeling.
August 19, 2022 Read more
Programming bacterial systems to self-assemble into desired 2D shapes
What if we could engineer living LEGO-like structures that can self-replicate and move around, and can be programmed to grow and self-assemble into any desired target shape?
August 18, 2022 Read more
CRISPR-based technology targets global crop pest
Designed to sterilize a fly species known to cause extensive crop damage, a new genetic technique replaces the need for harmful pesticides.
August 18, 2022 Read more
Complex patterns: building a bridge from the large to the small
A new theory enables the simulation of complex pattern formation in biological systems across different spatial and temporal scales.
August 18, 2022 Read more
Researchers boost sensitivity and speed of Raman microscopy technique
New CARS microscopy approach lays groundwork for label-free, user-friendly clinical device.
August 17, 2022 Read more
Scientists develop gel made from spider silk proteins for biomedical applications
have discovered that spider silk proteins can be fused to biologically active proteins and be converted into a gel at body temperature.
August 15, 2022 Read more
Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem
Scientists have developed a new enzyme engineering platform to improve plastic degrading enzymes through directed evolution.
August 13, 2022 Read more
Using sound and bubbles to make bandages stickier and longer lasting
Researchers have discovered that they can control the stickiness of adhesive bandages using ultrasound waves and bubbles. This breakthrough could lead to new advances in medical adhesives.
August 13, 2022 Read more
When light is the switch: nanometric photodiodes to study the activity of neurons
New study uses technology that can activate individual nerve cells with a light impulse. A targeted, non-invasive approach that can be used for fundamental studies into the nervous system as well as the development of innovative therapies.
August 13, 2022 Read more
Novel design for nanoparticles that train immune cells into fighting cancer
Newly designed nanoparticles can target the body's immune cells to turn them against cancer.
August 11, 2022 Read more
Heat and manipulate, one cell at a time
Researchers report the development of a nanoparticle that acts as a heater and a thermometer. Inserting the nanoparticle in living cells results in a heat spot that, by switching it on and off, enables the controlled modulation of local cellular activities.
August 10, 2022 Read more
Chemists achieve 'molecular editing' feat
New techniques enable unprecedented versatility in the design of drug molecules.
August 9, 2022 Read more
Gene editing via CRISPR/Cas9 can lead to cell toxicity and genome instability
Scientists have identify critical spots on the genome where gene editing could cause an unwanted response, and they provide recommendations for safer approaches.
August 9, 2022 Read more